Brenda McConnell and Joy Vogelgesang, owners of Kona Stories book store, were among the 87 national winners of the James Patterson Christmas Bonus for booksellers. They will be splitting $2,500.
Brenda McConnell and Joy Vogelgesang, owners of Kona Stories book store, were among the 87 national winners of the James Patterson Christmas Bonus for booksellers. They will be splitting $2,500.
Bestselling author and literacy advocate James Patterson launched the bonus program in October to thank booksellers for their dedication to spreading the joy of reading.
The holiday bonus program is part of $2 million in grants and bonuses that Patterson is giving to independent book store employees and school libraries this holiday season.
From 2,848 nominations received for the holiday bonus program, Patterson personally selected the booksellers who will receive bonuses ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. In 2014, Patterson awarded more than $1 million in grants to 178 independent book stores committed to fostering a love of reading among children and young adults.